Nearly a dozen robberies took place in August and September 2022 during what was supposed to be buy-and-sell exchanges of phones and tablets. More than $16,000 in items were taken.
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In each instance, someone reportedly responded to or posted an ad regarding a tablet or cellphone that was for sale on an online buy and sell website such asUpon arrival, the victim was robbed of their device and/or cash — in some cases under the threat of a weapon, police said.As violence began to escalate with each incident, police issued a public warning last September. At the time, only minor injuries were reported by complainants.
Decontie Chea, 19, Everisto Yousif, 20, and a 19-year-old who was underage at the time of the offences are facing a combined total of 11 robbery charges. “Personal robbery can be a traumatic experience, particularly when threatened with a weapon, and we are hopeful these arrests will bring some closure to those citizens impacted.”Police continue to remind citizens buying/selling items online to take precautions. Here are some tips from EPS:
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